Point Comfort Elementary School served 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
69%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Point Comfort Elementary School?
78 students attend Point Comfort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Point Comfort Elementary School students are White, and 31% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Comfort Elementary School?
Point Comfort Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Point Comfort Elementary School offer ?
Point Comfort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Point Comfort Elementary School part of?
Point Comfort Elementary School is part of Calhoun County Independent School District.
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